Acts 27:12
Acts · New Testament · Chapter 27
“And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart thence also, if by any means they might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lieth toward the south west and north west.”Acts 27:12
What Does Acts 27:12 Mean?
Acts 27:12 is found in the book of Acts, chapter 27, verse 12 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 7 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (7)
These passages are connected to Acts 27:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Acts 2:11“Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.”Acts 27:7“And when we had sailed slowly many days, and scarce were come over against Cnidus, the wind not suffering us, we sailed under Crete, over against Salmone;”Philippians 3:11“If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”Titus 1:5“For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:”Psalms 107:30“Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.”Acts 27:8“And, hardly passing it, came unto a place which is called The fair havens; nigh whereunto was the city of Lasea.”1 Corinthians 16:6“And it may be that I will abide, yea, and winter with you, that ye may bring me on my journey whithersoever I go.”
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